Bills focus on upgrading offense around Allen in NFL draft
April 30, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills general manager Brandon Beane’s response to Aaron Rodgers joining the AFC East was spending the NFL draft upgrading Buffalo’s offense.
Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs
March 8, 2023 GMTDaniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that raises the standard in the NFL.
Once the New York Giants gave Jones a deal worth $160 million over four years — $82 million is reportedly guaranteed for the first two seasons — the price tag went up for quarterbacks around the league.
AP NFL MVP Voting
February 10, 2023 GMTThe voting for the 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media:
Pebble Beach and Saudi International again share top billing
January 31, 2023 GMTPGA TOUR
Hurts puts MVP talk behind him, focuses on NFC title game
January 25, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Asked about being an NFL Most Valuable Player finalist, Jalen Hurts revealed, “I didn’t know.” Nick Sirianni pounded his fist on a table in mock disgust and cracked “Oh man!” when queried about his finalist snub for Coach of the Year.
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists
January 25, 2023 GMTJalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb.
Rout by Bengals exposed a Bills team that may be regressing
January 24, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Sitting glumly at a table inside the Bills' practice facility on Monday, quarterback Josh Allen had difficulty coming to grips with how much his team accomplished and overcame, only to wind up no closer to the Super Bowl.
Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills
January 23, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals threw a big wrench into the highly anticipated travel plans of the Buffalo Bills, their fans and perhaps even the NFL offices.
Burrow threw two touchdown passes and Cincinnati’s defense swarmed Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field in a 27-10 win Sunday to send the Bengals to the AFC championship game for the second straight year.
Disrespected Bengals, driven Bills set for playoff showdown
January 19, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals feel disrespected. Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills have plenty to motivate them — starting with safety Damar Hamlin’s remarkable recovery — in a season of overcoming adversity.
No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round
January 18, 2023 GMTFor the first time in 13 years, neither Tom Brady nor Aaron Rodgers reached the divisional round of the playoffs.
No problem. The NFL still has plenty of exciting football this weekend featuring Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott and many other stars.
Turnovers a concern for Bills, Allen as they prep for Cincy
January 16, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills’ turnover troubles haven’t caught up to them just yet.
The question is, how many more self-induced errors, blown leads and sudden offensive lulls can the Bills overcome before those inefficiencies derail the team from its Super Bowl aspirations?
Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins
January 16, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills opened the season with Super Bowl aspirations.
One week into the playoffs, their objective remains in sight — but barely.
Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing, and the three-time defending AFC East champion Bills avoided a major collapse by rallying for a 34-31 victory over the AFC’s seventh-seeded and injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
January 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members.
Late-season surge has Jaguars’ Allen looking dominant again
January 12, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen was the last player off Jacksonville’s practice field Wednesday. The fourth-year pro spent extra time working through pass-rush drills and then a few more minutes chatting with a coach — an offensive coach.
Jags return fumble for TD, beat Titans for AFC South title
January 8, 2023 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With a scoop and score that will go down in franchise lore, Josh Allen may have put an end to the chaos and disappointment that has defined the Jacksonville Jaguars for the better part of the past decade.
NFL, sports world reaction to injury to Bills’ Damar Hamlin
January 3, 2023 GMTMany fellow NFL players and teams and others in the sports world quickly offered their support and prayers on social media for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who the NFL said was in critical condition after being transported to a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Bills, Bengals AFC showdown highlighted by Allen vs. Burrow
January 1, 2023 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Had he not been traded to Buffalo two months ago, Bills running back Nyheim Hines knows exactly where he would have been on Monday night.
Hynes would be glued to his TV watching the first of what could be many-more-to-come duels between two of the NFL’s rising star quarterbacks in Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow.
Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight
December 30, 2022 GMTBUFFALO (12-3) at CINCINNATI (11-4)
Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 1 1/2.
Playoff positioning at stake when Bills and Bengals tangle
December 29, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — This was the dream scenario for the NFL's schedule-makers: Two of the league's hottest teams and flashiest quarterbacks facing off on the final Monday night of the season in a game thick with playoff drama.
Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East
December 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills came into the season with soaring expectations and their sights set on a deep playoff run.
They earned one big prize by clinching their third straight division title.
Allen, Bills look to lock up AFC East title against Bears
December 23, 2022 GMTBUFFALO (11-3) at CHICAGO (3-11)
Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 10
Allen’s dominance delivers in Bills’ playoff-clinching win
December 19, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — In Josh they trust, or so the saying goes among Bills fans and players in regards to their beloved quarterback.
In five short seasons, Josh Allen has transformed a franchise that had lost much of its relevance since the Jim Kelly era in the early 1990s, into an offensive dynamo and AFC power.
Bills clinch 4th straight playoff berth; beat Dolphins 32-29
December 18, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Once the snow began falling at the start of the fourth quarter, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills found themselves in their element against the warm-weather Miami Dolphins.
Pick Six: Poential NFL draft picks across the FCS
December 15, 2022 GMTMost of the attention leading up to the NFL draft centers on the top players, the ones who can change the fortunes of a franchise, help it climb up from the bottom.
WR Beasley comes out of retirement to rejoin Buffalo Bills
December 13, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Receiver Cole Beasley ended a brief retirement to take one more shot at extending his career by reuniting with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday.
Beasley was signed to Buffalo's practice squad, rejoining the team that cut him in March for salary-cap reasons and after failing in their bid to trade him.
With Jets out of way, Bills focus on showdown vs. Dolphins
December 12, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Before looking ahead to a prime-time showdown against Miami on Saturday — with the top spot in the AFC East hanging in the balance — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills should be relieved to have the New York Jets off their schedule.
AFC-leading Bills overcome elements, beat White, Jets 20-12
December 12, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Greg Rousseau and the Buffalo Bills didn’t want to let down Von Miller.
On Sunday, they collectively filled the absence of their star pass rusher by not letting up on Mike White and the New York Jets.
Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10
December 2, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Music by Eddie Murphy and Rick Astley played over the sound system. The throwback Pat Patriot uniforms were resplendent in red.
On the field, too, the New England players were reminding fans of a bygone era.
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10
December 2, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills had done everything this season, except earn a victory in their division.
They're hoping their first will be the one that helps put them back on the path to winning it again.
Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
November 30, 2022 GMTJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season.
Week 13 is loaded with several playoff-type matchups, starting with the Bills (8-3) visiting the Patriots (6-5) on Thursday night.
Stakes high for Bills and Patriots entering latest matchup
November 30, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The most recent time the Bills faced the Patriots, they left little doubt about their status as the pacesetter in the AFC East.
Buffalo walked off the field with a 47-17 win in the wild-card round of the playoffs this past January, demoralizing a New England team that was celebrating being back in the postseason after a one-year absence.
Allen, Bills look to notch 3rd straight win over Patriots
November 30, 2022 GMTBUFFALO (8-3) at NEW ENGLAND (6-5)
Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime Video
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 4 1/2.
Bills overcome deficit, chaotic week; rally to beat Lions
November 25, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen looked exhausted on the sideline after the final whistle blew, when the Buffalo Bills quarterback turned and wrapped his arms around receiver Stefon Diggs to give his teammate a big, long hug.
Cowboys, Vikings, Bills win on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28-20 on Thanksgiving Day.
Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field
November 25, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills crashed Detroit's Thanksgiving party, making themselves at home for their second victory in five days at Ford Field.
Tyler Bass made a tiebreaking 45-yard field goal with 2 seconds left after missing an extra point late in the fourth quarter, lifting Buffalo to a 28-25 win over Detroit on Thursday.
Lions can’t get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends
November 24, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions came into Thanksgiving on their first three-game winning streak in five years, thanks to some clutch plays late in games.
On Thursday, they had chances to stun the Buffalo Bills for a fourth straight win, but they couldn't quite do it.
Bills run game finding its way with Singletary, Cook
November 23, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With Josh Allen misfiring on passes last weekend, the Bills placed an emphasis to lean on their ground game against the Browns.
Devin Singletary approached fellow running back James Cook and issued a challenge to the rookie.
Bills get community lift to dig out of snow and beat Browns
November 21, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A day before a major lake-effect storm buried western New York in snow, Bills quarterback Josh Allen acknowledged needing to place more faith in those around him to correct a sudden rash of turnovers.
Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City
November 20, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills dug out of their snowy homes and got their groove back in the Motor City.
Josh Allen threw a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs late in the first half and Buffalo beat the Cleveland Browns 31-23 on Sunday after the NFL moved the Bills' home game due to several feet of snow blanketing western New York.
Now with Panthers, Mayfield set to face Jackson again
November 18, 2022 GMTSometimes, as a motivational technique, a player might make a point of remembering everyone at his position who was drafted ahead of him.
It doesn't seem quite that personal for Lamar Jackson.
Bills QB Allen concedes turnovers result of him pressing
November 17, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen appreciates still having the unwavering trust of his teammates in leading the Bills offense, despite his recent rash of turnovers.
Allen’s turnover troubles beginning to sink Buffalo Bills
November 14, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If his injured throwing elbow is fine, as Josh Allen insisted following his and the Bills' latest second-half meltdown, then it might be fair to suggest the issue with the quarterback’s recent rash of turnovers rests more between his ears.
Struggles for Jags’ Josh Allen continue in loss to Chiefs
November 14, 2022 GMTJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen’s streak of games without a sack is nearing the longest drought of his NFL career.
Once Jacksonville’s top pass rusher and a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie, the seventh overall pick in the 2019 draft is looking more and more ordinary in 2022.
Analysis: Vikings, Bucs, Packers, Colts make big statements
November 14, 2022 GMTBust out the victory chains. The Minnesota Vikings proved they’re for real.
After piling up wins against losing teams and backup quarterbacks, the Vikings earned a signature victory on the road against the Buffalo Bills.
Allen’s miscues, Jefferson’s big day help Vikings beat Bills
November 14, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Peterson intercepted Josh Allen with 1:12 left in overtime to finally end a sloppy, yet thrilling back-and-forth game between two of the NFL’s best teams, and the Minnesota Vikings completed their rally from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the Buffalo Bills 33-30 on Sunday.
Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes
November 14, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen lay face down on the field and kicked his feet on the turf.
No, the Buffalo Bills quarterback did not aggravate an injury to his throwing elbow while sliding to tackle Minnesota’s Patrick Peterson.
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT
November 14, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Count out the Vikings all you want. Patrick Peterson, Justin Jefferson and company keep finding ways to rally for victories in the most remarkable and improbable of ways.
Sunday’s 33-30 overtime win over the previously AFC-leading Buffalo Bills might have been the most stunning so far.
Bills QB Allen active against Vikings despite injured elbow
November 13, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is active but it’s unclear if he’ll start against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Allen hurt his right elbow, which is his throwing elbow, in the final minutes of a 20-17 loss at the New York Jets.
Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
November 11, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tested his injured throwing elbow on Friday for the first time in practice this week and is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Bills QB Josh Allen misses 2nd straight day of practice
November 10, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen missed his second straight practice on Thursday because of a sprained throwing elbow, further clouding the Buffalo Bills quarterback's chances of playing against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings this weekend.
Bills QB Josh Allen to miss practice, listed day to day
November 9, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — No one on the Buffalo Bills has a definitive answer as to whether quarterback Josh Allen’s injured throwing elbow will be healed in time to play against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings this weekend.
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10
November 9, 2022 GMTAnother season of fantasy football, another group of start-or-sit scenarios to answer.
It’s not just enough to draft the right team and make the right moves off the waiver wire. We all know that.
Jets’ Gardner, Seahawks’ Walker lead NFL’s impact rookies
November 9, 2022 GMTSauce Gardner got twisted around as Stefon Diggs blew by him, a rare moment this season when the New York Jets cornerback looked like a rookie.
That 42-yard toss by Josh Allen on the first play from scrimmage Sunday had the No.
Giants playoff hopes may be decided right out of the bye
November 7, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — When the New York Giants raided the Buffalo Bills organization and hired Joe Schoen to be their general manager and Brain Daboll to be the coach, no one expected an immediate turnaround.
Allen’s injury puts Bills’ Super Bowl aspirations on hold
November 7, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Concerns over the Buffalo Bills’ troubling loss to the New York Jets were quickly overshadowed by even bigger worries regarding the status of Josh Allen’s throwing elbow on Monday.
Bills QB Allen’s status uncertain with throwing elbow injury
November 7, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen is nursing a sore right throwing elbow, leaving cause for concern over the Buffalo Bills starter’s status against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings this weekend.
Jets shut down Josh Allen in 20-17 win over rival Bills
November 7, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Jets’ defense shut down Josh Allen, Zach Wilson threw a touchdown pass and Greg Zuerlein kicked a go-ahead 28-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining to lift New York to a stunning 20-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Banged-up Allen shoulders loss after Bills fall to Jets
November 6, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Josh Allen's banged-up lower right arm didn't prevent him from pointing the blame at himself.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback was far from his usual dominant self, mostly shut down by an aggressive New York Jets defense in a 20-17 loss Sunday.
Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory
November 6, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The sky was falling for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills.
They were losing a close game to their AFC East rivals in the second half — and an overhead video camera malfunctioned, disrupting a promising drive and appearing to be a poorly timed omen.
AFC-best Bills take on Jets, look to continue strong start
November 4, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are in noteworthy territory for the franchise — and they acknowledge they're still a long way from where they want to finish.
The AFC-leading Bills are 6-1 for the eighth time in team history.